Air born
23 June –
6 October 2013
Air born brings together a vibrant collection of contemporary artists’ work who through their varying artistic disciplines are inspired by birds, either as subject or who emulate through their work aspects of avian habitats and rituals.
Birds have played a vivid role in the conceptual and spiritual life of many cultures. Air born inspires an exploration of these cultural traditions and symbology by unravelling varying ideas surrounding the bird and our interaction with them. The themes presented in these works traverse art and cultural history as well as ideas of adornment, volatility, migration, environment, place and identity.
This exhibition accompanies NEST: The art of birds to celebrate the importance of birds and revere the often overlooked marvels of their intricate and beautiful existence